HC Deb 26 January 1960 vol 616 c4W
Captain Kerby

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the Inland Revenue is taxing capital as well as revenue items in traders' accounts; and if he will take steps to put a stop to this practice.

Sir E. Boyle

There are some special provisions in the Income Tax Acts (for instance, those relating to the balancing charges) under which the receipt by a trader of a capital sum may involve him in tax liability. I am not aware that the Inland Revenue are imposing tax on capital receipts except where these special provisions apply.